Before we delve into the transformative Be-Do-Have model, it’s crucial to understand the foundational role of your self-image. Your self-image is the mental picture you have of yourself - your beliefs about who you are, what you’re capable of, and what you deserve. It’s the blueprint that dictates your actions and ultimately, your results.
“Man cannot consistently act beyond what he believes himself to be.” Maxwell Maltz, Psycho-Cybernetics
If you perceive yourself as incapable, unworthy, or unlucky, your actions will unconsciously align with that belief, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy. Conversely, a strong, positive self-image empowers you to take bold actions and persist through challenges, because you inherently believe in your capacity to succeed. Cultivating a healthy self-image is the first step towards truly embodying the ‘Be’ in the Be-Do-Have model. It’s like the rider clearly visualizing the horse’s strength and capability, and the horse, in turn, sensing the rider’s confidence and responding in kind.